The Stoics

by Diogenes Laertius, Robert Hicks (Translator)

In The Stoics Diogenes La�rtius details the lives and philosophical opinions of the first Greek Stoic philosophers: Zeno of Citium, Ariston of Chios, Herillus of Carthage, Dionysius the Renegade, Cleanthes of Assos, Sphaerus of Bosphorus and Chrysippus of Soli. Includes image gallery.

Genres: Philosophy, Classics, History

84 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2015

About the author

Diogenes Laertius (Greek: Διογένης Λαέρτιος, lived c. 3rd century CE) was a biographer of the Greek philosophers. Nothing is known about his life, but his surviving Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers is a principal source for the history of Greek philosophy.

Reviews

[Ed Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Philosophy and Biography

The book splits into two major sections. The first is the summary of the philosophy, taken from the writings of the Stoic writers. The summary is well done, and while a working knowledge of Stoicism is helpful, it isn’t necessary to appreciate the analysis. The second, shorter, section is a comprised of biographies of a number of Stoic writers with lists of works written. If you’re looking to learn about Stoicism, this book should be on your list.

[Jacob Cruzan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introduction to stoic Philosophers.

[Kevin Mencarelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

From a stoic philosopher reference book it is fine. It gives a glimpse of many philosophers ideas.